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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4C8A60 — Fern
#4C8A60 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 139° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #4C8A60
- f5faf7
- d7e9dd
- b9d8c3
- 9ac8a9
- 7cb78f
- 5ea675
- 4c8a5f
- 3b6b4a
- 2a4d35
- 1a2f20
- 09100b
Color schemes using #4C8A60
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#4C8A60 FAQ
What color is #4C8A60?
#4C8A60 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 139 degrees, 29% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4C8A60?
#4C8A60 is rgb(76, 138, 96) in RGB, hsl(139, 29%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 0%, 30%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4C8A60?
White text on this background reaches 4.11:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.11:1.
What colors go well with #4C8A60?
Its direct complement is #8A4C76. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7F4C8A and #8A4C57 gives you contrast without the vibration.